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Giacomo by Illimani
£62.00
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"Giacomo is a pure cashmere yarn like no other in the market. Very close in softness to our Vicuña with a silky luster and a refined look. We always aim for soft, luxury feel and refined look but GIACOMO is at a different level."
100% Pure Cashmere – The Pinnacle of Knitting Luxury
Indulge in the ultimate knitting experience with Giacomo, Illimani's exquisite 100% cashmere yarn. Meticulously crafted from the finest cashmere fibres, Giacomo is a unique yarn.
Made from 10 thin strands of pure cashmere twisted together, this yarn has a smooth, buttery handle. And despite the smoothness (which makes it fluid and lustrous), it's also airy and light - which is so unusual in a smooth yarn.
Yes, it's expensive, but with cashmere you get what you pay for. Most cashmere yarns are woolen spun. Giacomo is made from combed baby cashmere. This is why it's so silky.
• Long, ultra-fine fibres (12.5 - 14 microns!)
• Fibers are combed and aligned = silky handle
• NO prickliness, no dryness, no fuzziness
• Softness that comes from fibre quality NOT fluff
• Smooth, buttery, luxurious feel
• Softness that stays even after knitting and wearing
• More durable than other cashmere, and no pilingAlmost every other cashmere yarn you'll see is woolen cashmere:
- Fibers are short and mixed in all directions
- Spinning traps air, creating a fluffy, fuzzy yarn
- Soft, but pills easily
- Less durable and less defined stitch structure
- Cheaper to produceCombed (usually called worsted in Italy) Baby Cashmere (GIACOMO)
- Uses longer, combed fibers aligned perfectly in one direction
- Produces a smooth, compact, elegant yarn with a subtle sheen
- Much stronger and more resistant to pilling
- Creates crisp stitch definition and a luxury drapeFeels silky, not fuzzy.
Worsted spinning is slower, more expensive, and requires extremely fine, long fibers - which is why almost no mills offer it. GIACOMO is in a different category. Definitely not a mass‑market cashmere!We love the timeless, elegant palette for this heirloom quality yarn.
A truly special yarn - we wouldn't expect anything less from Illimani!Made in Bolivia. Illimani works with international aid organisations to help artisans in Peru and Bolivia.
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Ingredients:
100% CashmereLength:
125m (137yd)Weight:
50gGauge:
DK
22.0 sts = 4 inches
Needle size
4 - 5mm (US 6 - 8) -
We are so so proud to be the sole UK stockist for Illimani Yarns. We know you'll LOVE their gorgeous yarns as much as we do.
After many years in the fashion business importing ready-to-wear collection of alpaca and llama wool apparel hand-made by artisans in Bolivia, Illimani decided it is time to focus on the yarn. By applying all their experience on knits and fine wools to carefully select the very best natural yarns in the world at unbeatable prices.
Illimani has worked with thousands of artisans in Bolivia and Peru, many of which have mastered the art of knitting and crocheting. Our mission is to provide the materials and the inspiration to our customers to help them create their own artisanal textiles.
Illimani work along with international aid organisations to support artisans in the Bolivian and Peruvian Andes commercialize their products in the North American markets.
Help the Bolivian artisans
If you would like to be involved with helping the artisans in Bolivia please contact:
Illimani Consulting 1392 rue Victor Hugo, Montreal, QC H3C 5X4, Canada
T. (514) 867 2166 F. (514) 934 4867 email
Category: 50g, Cashmere, dk, Drape with Elasticity, Illimani, Luxury, Non-Superwash, Over £40, Solid, Ultra Soft, Wool Intolerant Safe*, Yarn